take steps

Idioms  

1. Begin a course of action, as in The town is taking steps to provide better street lights, or They took steps to keep their plans secret. [Early 1600s]

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take steps

American AI companies say they take steps to ensure neutral responses that protect free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The agency has issued heatstroke alerts in 41 out of Japan's 47 prefectures, urging the public -- especially the many elderly -- to take steps to stay cool.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

County officials said the first human case is an important reminder to the community that everyone needs to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and breeding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

“That’s sort of a challenge in the moment. We’re trying to take steps like that staggered notice to try to mitigate that and make sure that folks are available.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

But when a sentence is lousy, you can take steps to make it more presentable.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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